Backend Developer (PHP/ MySQL)

Role : Software Engineer (Backend)Location : RemoteExperience : 3 Years +Role Overview : The Software Engineer (Backend) is responsible for the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of backend systems supporting company products. This role applies solid object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, algorithmic problem-solving, and system design skills to build scalable, secure, and maintainable software.Core Competencies : - Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) : Strong understanding of OOP principles, design patterns, and abstraction to create modular, reusable, and testable systems.- Algorithms & Data Structures : Ability to apply algorithms and complexity analysis to build performant, optimized systems.- Distributed Systems & Microservices : Familiarity with distributed, service-based architectures and an understanding of service contracts and observability.- Authentication & Authorization : Understanding of secure authentication and access control models, including token-based and role-based strategies.- System & API Design : Ability to contribute to backend architectures, RESTful and GraphQL APIs, and service integrations that balance performance and maintainability.- Code Quality & Testing : Committed to producing clean, secure, and maintainable code supported by automated testing frameworks and CI/CD processes.- Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis : Able to diagnose issues across services and layers, identify root causes, and implement sustainable fixes.- Collaboration & Communication : Works effectively across Product, Architecture, QA, and Support teams with clear, proactive communication.- Continuous Improvement : Demonstrates ownership in enhancing processes, tools, performance, and code quality across the engineering lifecycle.Qualifications : - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.- 3+ years of backend software engineering experience, primarily in PHP production environments.- Solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, algorithms, and data structures.- Experience building and maintaining backend systems and service integrations.- Proficiency in secure API design and familiarity with authentication/authorization concepts.- Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and backend architecture fundamentals.- Familiarity with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and containerized environments.- Ability to debug, optimize, and deliver reliable solutions.- Good communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.- Strong sense of ownership and accountability. (ref:hirist.tech)